The News for January

FOXWOODS AND AUTHENTIC GAMING BECOME PARTNERS

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and Authentic Gaming, a supplier of live casino solutions for both online and land-based operators, became partners to live stream roulette games from the gaming floor of the Connecticut casino to online players. The ground-breaking deal enables live casino players in Europe and around the globe to access, live table games from the gambling floor of a land-based casino in the U.S. for the first time. One of the additional ground-breaking moves will be a single zero, European roulette tableas the first table to go live, streamed from the Club Newport VIP room, located at the Grand Pequot Casino. The partnership will provide perks that include trips to Foxwoods with include free stays, amenities in the casino and shopping sprees.

PLAINRIDGE PARK TO PREPARE SPORTS BOOK

Plainridge Park Casino & Raceway in Plainville, MA., is the Pilgrim State’s first casino to open. While it does not have table games, it does include the electronic versions of the favorite table games offered in casinos. But to enrich its gambling options, and to try to stay ahead of the competition coming from MGM Springfield (2018) and Wynn Boston Harbor (2019), it’s adding a sports book. Penn National said that the company is interested in operating a sports book should the U.S. Supreme Court repeal the long-standing federal ban. Penn National Gaming is the most enthusiastic about the prospect of taking sports bets here — or at least the company most open about its enthusiasm.

MOHEGAN SUN CELEBRATES THE SUN WINE AND FOOD FEST

Kicking off on January 26th at Mohegan Sun, the Sun Wine & Food Fest returns with its signature showcases including the Grand Tasting and Celebrity Chef Dine Around. Sip and sample your way through a jam-packed lineup including the return of Sunday Brunch and the addition of Divine Delights, a sweet pairing of decadent treats and dessert wines.

MGM RESORTS CONTINUES TO DISRUPT CONNECTICUT’S CASINO EXPANSION

MMCT, the group representing the joint venture for a 3rd casino in Connecticut, filed a suit in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking to compel the Interior Department to act on gaming-agreement amendments Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed with each of the tribes. State authorization of the tribes’ East Windsor casino project, close to the Massachusetts border and less than 30 mintes from MGM Springfield, is contingent on the Interior approvals. MGM Resorts International is seeking to intervene on the side of the U.S. Department of the Interior in the lawsuit. According to MGM, they “…seek intervention because its ability to do business in Connecticut is directly implicated by the amendments and the relief Plaintiffs seek, referring to those affected by supposed interest in developing of a casino in Bridgeport and as operator of MGM Springfield. The Interior Department “properly declined” to act on the gaming-agreement amendments, and also has taken no position on the intervention.

FOXWOODS ADDS MORE STADIUM GAMING; A NEW CASINO BAR

Foxwoods Resort Casino launched the NOVOMATIC Unity stadium gaming in the last week of December. The games that are now offered include Blackjack and Mini-Baccarat at a low limit of $5 for both. The high demand for stadium gaming options has pushed Foxwoods to open an additional 24 play terminals and three new games in the Fox Tower in 2018. Players in the Rainmaker Stadium, which is the newest to open, and Fox Tower Casino will be able to participate in games at both locations, resulting in the ability to play six table games at once from the comfort of a single station.

They have also added a new 28 seat bar in the Cedars Casino with Video Poker, Keno and slots play.

TWIN RIVER CASINO WEDDING EXPO – The Original Wedding Expo

Sunday, January 7, 2018 11:00amPlan the perfect wedding and honeymoon with help from the area’s finest bridal merchants. Bridal Gown Sale! Fashion Show. Prizes, Prizes & more Prizes. Tickets $15.00 at the door; $10.00 online at www.originalweddingexpo.com. Children under 12 are free; Grooms are encouraged to attend.

Taproom Opening Spotlight

New Belgium Brewing Taproom will feature 12 draft lines, including Fat Tire Belgian Style Ale, Fat Tire Belgium White Ale, IPAs from the Voodoo Ranger IPA collection, Citradelic Tangerine IPA, Belgium Abby and Trippel beers. New Belgium is the second largest brewer of sour style beers in the world and the largest brewer of sour beers in the USA. They will feature a rotating line of sour and seasonal beers and occasionally feature limited and special release beers. Their flagship brew that can be found all over the country is called Fat Tire. The 74-seat taproom is open:

Wednesday – FridayOpen at 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday – Open at Noon

Beer flights are available, 4 – 5oz beers is $7. With specialty sours, 4 – 5oz beers is $11. It can be found next to the Racebook in the Casino of the Earth at Mohegan Sun.

Other casino entertainment venues include:

The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun – Located in the center of the action, in Casino of the Earth, offers full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by headliners. For complete schedule, click HERE.

Hollywood Bangor now offers two venues for live weekend music – 99 Hops House & the Sound Stage. Click Here for schedule.

Gambling Promos & Events

MOHEGAN SUN – FOREVER YOUNG MONDAYS, Starts Monday, January 8th 2018. Weekly until Monday, February 26th 2018. 60+ special dining and retail offers, entertainment and a new free gift every Monday, Power Spin – Friday, January 12th, 10:00am – 10:00pm.Each time you earn 5 Status Points while playing your favorite slots during the PowerSpin promotion, you will receive aspin on the PowerSpin wheel, Every spin wins at least $10 in FREE SLOT PLAYSTATUS POINT MAYHEM – Friday, January 5th Give your Momentum status a huge boost with Status Point multipliers. Play your favorite slots from 6:00am – Midnight and earn at least DOUBLE Status Points. The multiplier will randomly change throughout the day – earning you anywhere from 2X – 5X Status Points. Each multiplier is guaranteed to occur at least twice. MULTIPLIERS – 3X Status multiplier on January 14th, and Double Status, Double Momentum points on January 26th.

HOLLYWOOD BANGOR – “Wicked Numbahs” – Every Friday & Saturday in January. 50+ Card In Play – Play with your Marquee Rewards® card on Monday, April 3rd & 17th from 11AM – 2PM for your chance to win $50 Free SlotPlay®! Three winners will be drawn every 15 minutes. *Exclusive to our members age 50 and above. $99 for 99 – Book a room Sunday – Thursday in January at our special $99 rate and get a $20 Dining Credit to Hops House 99. 50PLUSREWARDSKIOSK– Every Sunday 1PM – 4PM, MATCH & WIN, Saturdays 3-9PM, BIRTHDAY BASH – Fridays 8AM – MIDNIGHT and Ladies Night, Wednesdays – Play with your Marquee Rewards card for your chance to drop the ball and win up to $250 in Free SlotPlay on the Ladies Night Ball Drop Board!

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO – FOXWOODS SALUTES FIRST RESPONDERS – January 9 – As a thank you for their service, Police, Fire, and Rescue’s bravest and finest can enjoy these special offers: 25% off Hotel Rooms. Based on availability, Purchase one entree at Alta Strada, get the second half off, 25% off food at David Burke Prime, 20% off the food and beverage bill at Sugar Factory with valid ID, & Free pass to Festival Buffet.Ultimate Fan Cave Giveaway, January 1st – January 27th , Grand Prize Drawing: Saturday, January 27th at 6pm – Five lucky players will win the Ulitimate Fan Cave, worth up to $10,000. Receive one entry for every two Foxwoods Rewards points earned by playing your favorite slots or table game between 6am on January 1st through 6am on January 27th. Play your favorite Table Games with your Foxwoods Rewards Card on Sundays January 7th, 14th & 21st and earn Double Entries for a better chance to win. On Saturday, January 27th, activate your entries between 10am & 5pm at any kiosk or Foxwoods Rewards location for your chance to win.

Sporting Events

January 19th – 21st – FOXWOODS – Baseball Winter Weekend 2018 – Property wide. TICKET PRICES – $20 | $65 | $105. Before Boston’s team heads down to Fort Myers for 2018 Spring Training, they’re heading to Foxwoods for the 4th annual Winter Weekend. Player & Alumni Autographs, Photos with Players & Alumni, Baseball Insider Panels, Family Fun Zone, Town Hall Meeting – On Friday evening at the Grand Theater, right after the members of the 2018 team are introduced, Ownership and Senior Management will be on hand to take questions from fans about the upcoming season. The Town Hall will air on NESN later that weekend, Movie Night – Join us on Saturday at 7:30pm at the Fox Theater for a special screening of ‘The Sandlot, The Fenway Park Archives, Ticket Town – with Dedicated sales representatives available Fenway Park Fare – Ballpark food will be available for purchase and adults can enjoy a beverage at the Beer Garden. Kids Clinics, Wally’s Breakfast (both is a separately ticketed event for additional charge. For more info, click here.

NETimeGambling is a non-monetized blog created for my interest in gambling – its history and its evolution – the casino business, and my love for New England. Come share my passion and visit us.

Robin T. Aubin (Binbin) has been involved in music all his life, including 40 years of choral conducting, and performing professionally in different musical genres since he was 10 years of age. “Heck, I even performed in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, Foxwoods’ Atrium Lounge, and Twin River’s Lighthouse Bar & Lounge.” (All venues in New England casinos)

Twenty years ago casino gambling became a side interest. The business, the history, the expansion across the U.S., the myths, the superstitions and innovations of legalized gambling became a fascination. “It allows us to witness the best and worst of human nature and human interaction. This blog is the passion behind all of that.”

The goal was to provide a service and resource for anyone visiting New England’s expanding casino market.

“My biggest pet peeve is how gamblers refuse to look at the math & science involved in gambling. Myths and superstitions can be fun, humorous and sad all at one time. Preparation and understanding the reality of gambling will only improve your recreational gambling. Know what you are getting into – acceptance of the science involved, not the possible karma, is the key to all improving your recreational gambling fun.”

BinBin

Robin was born and raised in Connecticut. Bin has taught and performed music for over 40 years with concerts at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Newport Grand and Twin River Casinos. An avid fan of New England sports, he follows the Sox, Pats, Celts and especially UCONN basketball.
After visiting Las Vegas almost 30 years ago, the casino industry became a favorite pastime. Following and reporting on New England’s seven casinos (10 by 2020) has been a passion for the last five years with NETimeGambling.com, covering general gambling topics, promotions, and dining, as well as the latest casino expansion in New England. Video poker is his game of choice.